About Revisions Quinn’s Pond Boise, ID Max Depth: 26-30ft/8-9m Average Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Clay/Muck Aquatic Life: Might See Something Fall: 50-55°F/10-13°C 10/31/2025 5:02 PM mdjh51

Quinn’s Pond is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located in Boise, ID. The maximum depth is 26-30ft/8-9m. The average visibility is 5-10ft/2-3m.

Quinn’s Pond in Boise, Idaho, is a 22-acre former gravel pit located at 3150 W Pleasanton Avenue, now part of the Boise River recreation corridor. The pond features steep sides and depths reaching approximately 30 feet, offering clear water and easy shore entry for divers. Water temperatures vary seasonally from about 45 °F in winter to 70 °F in late summer, though thermoclines remain noticeable, making a 5–7 mm wetsuit or drysuit advisable for comfort. The site has no boat ramp, so all dives are shore-based. Visibility is generally good, and divers can expect to encounter local species such as rainbow trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, and catfish. Circulation improvements implemented by the city have reduced algae blooms and improved water quality, though conditions can fluctuate seasonally. Quinn’s Pond is best suited for training dives, buoyancy practice, or relaxed freshwater exploration. For air fills, nitrox, rentals, and gear service, divers can visit Dive Magic at 2404 S Orchard Street Suite 600 in Boise or Boise Scuba Center at 2483 E Fairview Avenue Suite 102 in Meridian. Overall, Quinn’s Pond offers convenient urban diving with clear water, a safe controlled depth range, and accessible entry, making it a useful local site for divers in southwestern Idaho.